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We greatly value and encourage the involvement of our
parents and the broader community in our College. We believe that it really
does take ‘a whole village to raise a child’ and, as most of the adjacent areas
are new housing developments, establishing a sense of community is an important
focus for us. Research confirms that when parents and teachers work together as
partners the students’ educational experience is happier and more successful
and we encourage parents to be as fully involved in our school as time and
other commitments allow.

The following are some of the ways that parents are invited
to be active participants in their child’s education:

Parent/Teacher meetings

Classroom/College volunteer programs

College Introduction meetings

P&C Meetings

P&C social functions

Assemblies

Parent Education sessions

Class celebrations of learning

Guest Speaker evenings

Communication – newsletters, emails, text messages.

Our College also welcomes the involvement of the broader
community and appreciate the support we receive through:

The Sunshine Coast University

The Industry Reference Group

Work experience and traineeship opportunities

Scholarships and sponsorships

Industry involvement in curriculum programs

As an Independent Public School, Meridan State College has
an active School Council which advises and monitors the operations and progress
of the College at a strategic level. Elections for the School Council occur on
a biennial basis and membership is inclusive of parents and members of the
broader community.